Creating Photo Story 3 Multimedia Files


Creating Your PhotoStory:


Follow the following steps to learn how easy it is to create your own Photo Story...


Step 1. Check out some good Digital Storytelling Examples (also see DS in Specific Content Areas) on this wiki:

Here are some examples of digital stories that others have created. Not all these are created using Photo Story 3 but they illustrate how you can combine images, text, sound and even video to tell your story. The key is to have a good story and then select the necessary assets you need to depict it digitally.
Willie Mays: The "Say Hey" KidRelive the history of one of baseball's most influential players of all time.
The Pythagoreans
A digital story designed to introduce the Pythagorean Theorem.
The Ocean Floor
A look at the colourful plant and sea life along the corel reef.
Who Am I?
Pupils use text and images of themselves to create simple puzzles.
Here are few more short (and very simple) examples for you to browse:
Fun at the Park
A Moment in Time
Summer Holiday
Thank you Grandma


Step 2. Download Microsoft Photo Story

Download Microsoft Photo Story 3 for free - Click here


Step 3. Create your first Photo Story

Creating Multimedia Video files using Microsoft Photo Story 3 - How to Guide (PDF format)
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/tips/firststory.mspx

Step 4. Some Ideas for your Photo Story Project

Here are some ideas to consider as possible themes for your story. The list is endless and we want you to tell us your story and we look forward to receiving your student stories in the coming weeks ahead.
  • Talking book
  • Number book
  • Shape book
  • Famous artist, writer, singer
  • Famous historical person or building
  • Scientific processes
  • Field trip Report
  • Favourite Sportsperson
  • My Hero
  • A Day in the Life
  • Local historical landmark



Other Ideas:

Create a Story from a Single Still Photo with Photo Story 3

Faq and Help

Other PhotoStory3 Resources